Events

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the negative effects of stress and ways to find balance in your life.  Stress is a natural human reaction that happens to everyone. In fact, your body is designed to experience stress and react to it through physical and mental responses.  Join Karin Sidman-Croghan as she...

cIf you have a baby six months and younger and want to get out to spend time with other new Moms please join us for an informal support group on Tuesday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

This class has been canceled. Learn about the many benefits of newborn massage as well as infant cues, newborn behavioral states, reflexes and massage techniques you can use with your baby as soon as they are born. Newborn massage is a special way to enhance bonding and communication with your baby. Newborn massage can be...

This class explains the advantages of nursing, breastfeeding techniques and positions, breast milk expression and storage, ways to prevent common problems, handling the first few weeks at home and more. Fathers and support persons are encouraged to attend. Taught by our Certified Lactation Consultants. Breastfeeding book provided with class. *Class Fee is per couple: 1...

cIf you have a baby six months and younger and want to get out to spend time with other new Moms please join us for an informal support group on Tuesday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

Join Tess Nuzzolo, Registered Dietitian, as she facilitates an informative discussion on ways to support your gut health with specific dietary factors. The following points will be covered: Overview defining the gut microbiome and a “healthy GI system,” the impact of the gut on health, and health conditions associated with gut health. Definitions and differences...

This is an interactive class specifically designed for couples who have had a baby before or have taken the Understanding Birth eClass. Perfect for VBAC couples too! The class gives couples a hands-on opportunity to get more in-depth information on comfort & coping skills for labor. In this class participants will practice labor coping skills...

Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and prone to fractures, often going unnoticed until a bone breaks, particularly in the hip, spine, or wrist.  Join Dr. Timothy Quan and his Medical Team as they share information on why Osteoporosis is known as a “Silent Disease.”  They will provide an overview of...

Class runs every Wednesday virtually via Zoom from May 7 - June 11 This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and birth of your baby in six weeks. Topics include: stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures, positioning for labor, partner's role, analgesia, anesthesia, cesarean birth, postpartum adjustment, breastfeeding,...

cIf you have a baby six months and younger and want to get out to spend time with other new Moms please join us for an informal support group on Tuesday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

Boost Your Health in Just 4 Weeks! Join one of our trained lifestyle coaches for a transformative 4-week program for women designed to promote sustainable weight loss and overall wellness. This program goes beyond quick fixes, focusing on healthy eating, mindset shifts, and exercise routines that fit your lifestyle. Learn how small changes can prevent...

Join us at our Lunch and Learn for Cancer Survivors and their caregivers. This Lunch and Learn topic will be presented by Dr. Lauren Young, ND. Dr. Lauren Young, Naturopathic Physician, will discuss the role of integrative medicine in oncology. Naturopathic physicians are trained as specialists in natural modalities such as nutrition, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. Learn how evidence...